Excellent
#131 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 11% in state
Abbeville High
High School · Abbeville 60 · Abbeville, SC
An Abbeville 60 high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 Washington Street, Abbeville, SC 29620
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abbeville High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Abbeville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abbeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,784
Median home value
$179,800
Median rent
$592/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Dixie HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 8–12 | Not available | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Abbeville 60
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abbeville High is listed in Abbeville 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abbeville High
Abbeville High is a public high school in Abbeville, SC, part of Abbeville 60, serving approximately 427 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abbeville High
What grades does Abbeville High serve?
Abbeville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Abbeville High?
Abbeville High has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbeville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbeville High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abbeville High rank in SC?
Abbeville High ranks #131 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Abbeville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Abbeville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abbeville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abbeville High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Abbeville High a charter school?
No, Abbeville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abbeville High a Title I school?
No, Abbeville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abbeville High?
66.5% of students at Abbeville High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Abbeville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (864) 366-5916
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29620)
- 12,116
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29620; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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